Major Art Modality Utilized: Drama

1. SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Science & Drama- Creating a Chemical Character (10th Grade) Page 1 of 6 Standards Addressed in this Lesson: -use the organization of the periodic table of elements to predict the properties of elements (GPS, HSGT) (SCCH_B2005-11) -analyze the arrangement of the periodic table (GPS, HSGT) (SCPS_F2005-25 Major Art Modality Utilized: Drama Multiple Intelligences Addressed: Linguistic, Visual-Spatial, Interpersonal Lesson Abstract: Each student will participate in an in-depth study of one of the elements of the Periodic Table, developing a Chemical Personality that they will portray in a group performance. Materials Needed: Large poster of the periodic table, research materials about different elements. Copies of Creating a Chemical Personality and Chemical Romance Debriefing handouts (See Lesson Handout #1 and #2) Procedures: 1. Allow each student to choose a different element from a standard list. Explain that they should try to keep their chosen element a secret from the other members of the class (as much as this is possible). They will be using the characteristics of this element to create a real “character” that they will act as for a Quiz/Dating Game Show that will be held in class later in the week. 2. Students should use the class time to research their chosen element and complete the Creating a Chemical Personality handout. Encourage students to complete/add to the handout for homework. 3. During the next class, collect completed handouts and check for information accuracy. Pass back to the students for corrections or additions. Students need to plan out a costume for their character that will correspond with some facts about their chosen element (for example, a student playing Copper might create a hat decorated with pennies or copper wire, or a student playing Radium might create a vest with a Hazardous Materials warning label on it, etc).

2. SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Science & Drama- Creating a Chemical Character (10th Grade) Page 2 of 6 Area for Teacher Notes: -This lesson can span several days while other assignments, lectures, or labs are being conducted. The majority of the research and “chemical character” development can be done at home. -It might be a nice addition to film the “mingling party” portion of the class so that you have an opportunity to go back and see additional moments that you might have missed while watching the first time. Procedures: (Continued) 4. On a pre-determined day students should arrive in class wearing their Element costumes and be prepared to “be” their element throughout the duration of the class. Explain to the students that they will be allowed five to ten minutes to “mingle” in a party-style atmosphere, asking each other questions to try to figure out each person's element. Remind students not to directly state their element but give clues that might help others figure out who they are playing. 5. After the mingling time period is over, choose five students to play an improvisation game called “The Dating Game.” (For a longer description of this game, please see the resource/links section of the lesson plan). Allow the students the opportunity to try to “pair off” with another element to create a common chemical compound (for example, Sodium and Chlorine would come together to form salt). The questions that are asked during the Dating Game may be pre-written by the teacher or created by the students. 6. For homework or for an additional class period time students can complete the Chemical Romance Debriefing assignment.

3. SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Science & Drama- Creating a Chemical Character (10th Grade) Page 3 of 6 Assessment: Teachers may assess student learning during the mingling and Dating Game portion of the class performance by listening to the answers the students provide their peers. Also the debriefing assignment serves as an assessment of learning the teacher may choose to grade as a quiz or test. Resources/ Links: Improvisation Games- http://improvencyclopedia.org/games//Dating_Game.html Starting Your Element Research- http://www.webelements.com/

4. Lesson Handout #1 Page 4of 6 Creating a Chemical Personality: Name:_____________________________ **Remember not torevealyourelementtoyourclassmates!** Basic Information: Element:__________________ Atomic Number:_________ Atomic Mass:__________ What category of elements are you found under? What natural form is your element found as (solid, liquid, gas)? In what materials or substances can your element be found? Character Development: Imagine that your element is a real person and answer the following questions: Describe your element's physical characteristics. Hair color, eye color, height, weight, age, etc. What about your element makes you think it should look this particular way? Describe your element's personality. Friendly, snobbish, silly, etc. What about your element makes you think it should act this particular way?

5. Page 5of 6 If your element had a job, what kind of job would it have and why? What is your element's favorite food? Why? What is your element's favorite color? Why? Does your element have a family or friends? If so, who are its friends? How does this element move or walk? Does it walk fast or slow? Does it swing its arms and take up a lot of room or does it move tightly and compactly? What kind of energy does it portray? Character Costume Design: Using the space below, draw your element wearing a costume that shows its personality or interests. Think about using this drawing as inspiration for the costume you will be wearing for the Chemical performance day.

6. Lesson Handout #2 Page 6of 6 Chemical Romance Debriefing: Name:_______________________________ 1. Describeyourexperiencecreatingyour Chemical Character. Was theprocesshardforyou? Whyorwhy not? 2. Whatwas thepurposeofcreating a characterbased on an elementfromthePeriodic Table? 3. Do youthinkcreatingthischaracter will makethecharacteristicsofthiselementmoreorless memorable foryou? 4. Howmanyofyourclassmates' characterswereyouabletofigure out? 5. Whatwas oneelementthat was particularly memorable toyou? Why? 6. Whatelementdidyou pair off withattheconclusionoftheDating Game? Whydidyouchooseto pair off withthatelement? What was theresultingchemicalcompoundyoucreated? 7. Ifyoucouldgo back in time andchangeonethingyoudid on thisassignment, whatwoulditbeandwhy? 8. Whatshould I change on thisassignmentformystudentsnextyear?